Thursday, March 10, 2011

The view from here....

Hello Belly Town!
37 weeks today.
No rumbles.
No Braxton Hicks.
Even time for a bit of sewing. This is for Helen in the Around the Block swap.
The cot is finally set up with the mattress.
Note monkey bought by Mr CP for baby for Christmas.
And this gorgeous set was made by my mum for her best friends baby. The bestie, Marg, used it for both her girls and then saved it for me (for 34 years!). Tears came to my eyes when I opened the package. It's so wonderful to have something my mum made as she passed away when I was 17 and I know she would have been crafting away for her grandchild if she could.

Time for the couch (my new bestie) and some uninterrupted telly time. Something I know will become rare in a few weeks time.

I hope you are all sewing well,
Ab xx


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  1. JulieMarch 10, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Looking good! Belly and bed. What a special little cardi and booties. How amazing is Marg.

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  2. CurlyPopsMarch 10, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a change from the last belly shot!
    Good lucks Abs - not long to go....

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  3. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    OMGoodness you are nearly there..how Gorgeous does your cot look..
    Good Luck hope all goes well & Quickly for you...
    what a Lovely Sentiment from your Mum...She'll be Watching.
    xx

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  4. KateMarch 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    eeeeeeeeeeep look at that gut!!!
    You look different Abs.
    I am so excited for you.
    LOVE that that cardi set made its way back to you. Such a sweet story. X

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  5. trashMarch 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I got all excited when I read the title, thinking that the view might be a wee small baby head full of lovely baby smell. Not yet but the mahoosive and gorgeous baby belly will do for now.

    That Marg is so special, huh. Loving that a little grandmotherly craftiness will be there for Baby Patch.

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  6. CassMarch 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Not long now

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  7. Chookyblue......March 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    going well..........enjoy your last bit of peace and quiet..........

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  8. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    wooohooo, you're on a downhill run now Ab! love that you have something for your baby that was made by your mum. looks like you swallowed a watermelon girl!!

    x

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  9. BarbMarch 10, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    You just make me smile.....so cute!!

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  10. thesimsMarch 10, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    You look fantastic!! It makes it all the more special that you have something from your Mum. Enjoy the telly, the feet up, the rest ... and of course some chocolate

    Merrilyn
    xx

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  11. TerryMarch 10, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Love the belly! It's almost time now...let the fun begin! LOL Love the monkey too! :0)

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  12. Suzi of the StarsMarch 11, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Yay! You are almost there and looking great!

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  13. AndiMarch 11, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Getting that cardi set back after all that time is so special. You have a little touch of your mum to share with your new bub. So wonderful!!!
    Much love to you and your enormous belly.
    Andi x

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  14. TanyaMarch 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    VERy very impressed with your mums bestie. that mother knitting is so special to have x

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  15. Peta @ PippiwillowMarch 11, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    My mum's bestie gave me the cot linen she used for her daughter when she was a wee babe (wit the safe knowledge and blessings of the daughter who knew that she would have no use for them) I love them. That cardi/bootie set is a whole lot more than wool Ab's and I think it is ABsolutley wonderful that you now have it - your Mum would be so grateful to Marg, and she'll be (is) no doubt- looking on and smiling loads. Love to you and your bump - your both looking fabulous. Now - get back to the couch. P xo

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  16. JodieMarch 11, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Abbe, that is a wonderful gift....Your mum must have been a wonderful woman to have such a great friend.

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  17. Bianca Jae Makes StuffMarch 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Ok. I'm a sook. Tears in my eyes for your wonderful gift from Marg, from your mum. Such a sweet thing. And you look beautiful! I so want to rub that belly!
    Love you fat guts xox

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  18. BeckMarch 14, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Beautiful post Abbe, so sweet to have these special things made by your mum, it brought a tear to my eye too! Hope you are taking things easy and enjoying these last few weeks. Just think, it's not long now and your baby will be in your arms. Can't wait to meet him/her. Take care beautiful xo

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  19. sweet emmelieMarch 20, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    That is so sweet and oh so special. what a lovely thing to have. My mum died 10 years ago so she wasn't around when I started to have kids but I have the going home outfit from hospital that my mum bought for her first grandchild and all my 3 girls wore it home too. I know how special it feels to have a peice of your mum when she isn't here in person. You looking good girl!!!

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  20. small forestMarch 21, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    So good to see you! Oh my word, your belly looks perfect.
    How wondrous to be gifted something handworked by mum. I got a bit teary too.
    Weve been doing the same around here, breaking out the hand-me downs ive saved with Adelin's birth coming up.
    I recommend going to see a movie as that, for us, was one of the more difficult things to do once baby was born.

    x
    p.s. Wondering what youre watching as daytime tv is crap...

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